E-mail Sent to American Eagle Outfitters

My message:

Hi, American Eagle Outfitters!

I’m interested in your pants!

Where are they made?

I like corduroy specifically (for comfort and sanitary reasons), but I’d like to know where all of your clothes are made.  Are they made in America?  If not, where?  How well compensated are workers who make American Eagle Outfitter clothing?

Curiously,
Clifton

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Trickle-On Economics Compilation

All information is from Zay N. Smith of the Chicago Sun-Times.

January 10, 2008
Grab your umbrella

QT Trickle-On Economics Update:

The average CEO in this country, as of today, has been paid so far this year what the average worker earns in seven years.


December 3, 2007
Hedges are green

QT Trickle-On Economics Update:

The top 20 private equity and hedge fund managers made more in 10 minutes last year than the average American worker made in the entire year—

and were taxed at 15 percent.

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